Ferry port · Scotland

Ferries from Kirkwall

We cover 2 ferry connections from Kirkwall. Each route has its own page with a live timetable and current fares.

2connections
1Operator
5 hrs 30 minShortest crossing

Overview

From Kirkwall in Scotland there are 2 ferry connections: to Lerwick, Aberdeen.

The shortest crossing takes around 5 hrs 30 min (to Lerwick), the longest around 7 hrs 45 min (to Lerwick).

Ferries are operated by Northlink Ferries.

Timetables and current prices are shown on each route page.

Connections from this port

Destination Country Crossing time Operators
Lerwick Scotland 5 hrs 30 min – 7 hrs 45 min Northlink Ferries Timetable & prices →
Aberdeen Scotland 6 hrs – 7 hrs 15 min Northlink Ferries Timetable & prices →

Operators from Kirkwall

This operator serves routes from Kirkwall.

  • Northlink Ferries to Aberdeen, Lerwick

Key facts

Country
Scotland
Sea region
British Isles and Irish Sea
Connections
2
Operators
1
Shortest crossing
5 hrs 30 min · Lerwick
Longest crossing
7 hrs 45 min · Lerwick

Crossing times and operators come from our own timetable archive.

Frequently asked questions about Kirkwall

Which ferry connections are there from Kirkwall?

We cover 2 connections from Kirkwall: Lerwick, Aberdeen.

Which operators sail from Kirkwall?

Ferries from Kirkwall are operated by Northlink Ferries.

How long is the shortest crossing from Kirkwall?

The fastest is to Lerwick: about 5 hrs 30 min.

What is the longest crossing from Kirkwall?

The longest crossing goes to Lerwick and takes around 7 hrs 45 min.

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